Homayoun Khonsari

Homayoun Khonsari, man, what a name you don’t forget. This guy’s got his fingerprints all over some seriously gripping stories—1979 Revolution: Black Friday and Pulling John, both stuff you won’t just stumble past and shrug off. Let’s talk 1979 Revolution: Black Friday for a second. Think revolution, chaos, real people getting swept up in a tidal wave of history. It’s set in Iran, late ’70s, where everything’s tense, everything’s dangerous, and you can feel the walls closing in. You’re seeing the world through the eyes of a young photojournalist—he’s got guts, maybe a little too much for his own good, and he’s torn between family, friends, and the urge to capture the truth on film. The city’s basically a powder keg, every conversation could be your last, and loyalty means more than ever. You’re not just watching—feels like you’re living it, breathing that same stifling air. Now, Pulling John? Completely different kind of wild ride. Forget politics, think pure muscle and obsession. This one’s about John Brzenk, a legend in the world of arm wrestling (yeah, that’s a thing, and it’s intense as hell). The movie drags you into this underground world where every handshake is basically a dare, and every tournament’s got the energy of a prize fight. Khonsari’s work here? You can feel the sweat, the nerves, the egos clashing. Two movies, totally different universes, but both packed with raw, pulsing life. Khonsari’s got a knack for making you care, whether it’s about freedom or just winning the next match.